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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Water Characteristics of Soils Under Different Rates of Poultry Manure in an Ultisol of Southeastern Nigeria

Authors: Enyioko, C. O., Akande, S. O and Okon, A. B.
The effect of different rates of poultry manure application on water characteris-tics of Oforola soils was studied. The different poultry manure rates were 0, 10, 20, and 30 t/ha, while the soil...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Evaluation of Selected Soil Structural Properties of Different Land Uses in Oforola, Imo State, Nigeria

Authors: Enyioko C.O, Akande O. S, Kamalu O. J. And Nwokocha C.C
This study centered on evaluating selected soil structural properties of different land uses in Oforola, Imo State, Nigeria. Soil samples were collected from six different land-use types, namely,...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Effects of Parent Material and Land Use on the Variability of Available Cu in a Wetland Soil Under Long - Term Farming System

Authors: Eteng, E.U.
The study was carried out in the dry season to evaluate the variation in available Cu in wetland soil under long-term farming systems. Twenty four surface (0-20 cm) composite soil samples of acidic...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Appraisal and Mapping of Soil Salinity and Sodicity Problems in Sector One of Watari Irrigation Scheme, Kano State.

Authors: Bashir A.Y, Samndi A.M, Adam M.A, Moji K.T, and Auwal M.
One of the main reasons for the loss of productive land in irrigated fields is the buildup of salinity in the soil. In the watari irrigation Scheme, no systematic ap-praisal and mapping have been...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Comparative Effect of Groundnut (arachis Hypogea L.) Genotypes on Yield and N Fixation in Sudan and Northern Guinea Savannahs of Nigeria

Authors: Moji K. T., Jibrin M. J., Umar F. G., and Bashir A. Y.
Recognition of high yielding and nitrogen (N) fixing groundnut genotypes and desegregating them in the cereal-based cropping systems common in savannah regions will enhance food security and reduce...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Effects of Different Organic Amendment Sources on the Physico Chemical Properties of a Nutrient Depleted Vertisol

Authors: Unagwu, B. O., Ene, J., Azuka, C. V
The decline in soil organic matter, nutrient depletion, and loss of soil fertility due to soil degradation contribute to low agricultural productivity. Organic amend- ments (OAs) have the potentials...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Characterization and Classification of the Soils of Bukuru - Jos, North Central Nigeria

Authors: Kwaghe, E.J., Akamigbo, F.R. O and Igwe, C.L
Twelve profile pits were sunk, four in each of the three locations of Bukuru, the study area. Proper soil profile description was done and recorded to obtain field characterization data after which...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Evaluation and Classification of Soil Fertility Potentials of Gombi Area of Adamawa State, Northeastern Nigeria

Authors: Johnson, A., Saddiq, A. M., Solomon, R. I., Ibrahim, A. and Waizah, Y.
A study was conducted to evaluate the soil fertility potential of Gombi area of Adamawa State, Nigeria. A total of eighty (80) soil samples composite from 0-20 and 20-50cm depths were collected from...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Short - Term Effect of Soil Tillage and Npk Fertilization Rates on Soil Carbon Sequestration and Yield of Colocasia Esculenta Schott in Two Micro - Environments in Se, Nigeria

Authors: M.A.N. Anikwe and E.E Ikengannyia
Quantification of soil organic carbon cycling as impacted by soil and crop man- agement practices is required for C storage and soil quality improvement investi- gations. This study assessed the...
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August 1, 2019 Volume 29 | Issue 2

Effect of Tillage and Maize - Cowpea Intercrop on Fractal Features of Particle and Aggregate Size Distribution on a Tropical Sandy Loam Soil in Southwest Nigeria

Authors: Adesodun.J. K., Udom B. E.,, Adekunle A. O., Adejuyigbe C. O., Atayese M. O., Olowokere F. A., Mbila M., Oyegoke C. O.
The effects of tillage and cropping pattern on soil aggregation, fractal dimensions and distribution of organic carbon fractions were studied. Treatments were no- tillage (NT), conventional tillage...
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